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In cases associated with sudden discontinuation of MAO inhibitors (MAOIs), acute psychosis has been observed. [2] [11] [12] Over fifty symptoms have been reported. [13] The SNRI venlafaxine has been reported to have a higher incidence in withdrawal symptoms after discontinuation when compared to other SNRIs. [14]
Paroxetine may produce discontinuation-related symptoms at a greater rate than other SSRIs, though qualitatively similar effects have been reported for all SSRIs. [181] [182] Discontinuation effects appear to be less for fluoxetine, perhaps owing to its long half-life and the natural tapering effect associated with its slow clearance from the ...
Switching from Zoloft to Prozac: What to Expect. Dealing with depression can feel overwhelming, whether you’re deep in a two-week funk or have been enduring it for years. And while depression is ...
This is a complete list of clinically approved prescription antidepressants throughout the world, as well as clinically approved prescription drugs used to augment antidepressants or mood stabilizers, by pharmacological and/or structural classification.
MAOIs are an older class of antidepressants, primarily used in the 20th century. Because of their side effects and interaction risk, most MAOIs have been replaced by newer antidepressants over the ...
Antidepressant discontinuation syndrome, also called antidepressant withdrawal syndrome, is a condition that can occur following the interruption, reduction, or discontinuation of antidepressant medication. [187] The symptoms may include flu-like symptoms, trouble sleeping, nausea, poor balance, sensory changes, and anxiety.
Sertraline, sold under the brand name Zoloft among others, is an antidepressant medication of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class [10] used to treat major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder. [11]
Upon the discontinuation of serotonergic drugs, most cases of SS resolve within 24 hours, [6] [9] [73] [74] although in some cases delirium may persist for a number of days. [31] Symptoms typically persist for a longer time frame in patients taking drugs which have a long elimination half-life, active metabolites, or a protracted duration of ...